If you want to see a lot and short on time, this is the way to go. Loved my guide. He took me to his favorite church and it had a feeling that made me cry. He had so many great places and experiences besides the list of ideas. As a solo traveler, he looked out for me at all times and I was comfortable from the beginning. Such a wonderful day!
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What's Included
Includes
- Private vehicle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour guide
Excludes
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Relax, swim, stay under the sun at the beach and take beautiful pictures. This is just a suggestion. It is a tailor-made tour, so you can change the itinerary.
Visit the Tijuca Forest and see some of the best city views in town. This is just a suggestion. It is a tailor-made tour, so you can change the itinerary.
Visit Downtown Rio, the ancient part of our city. This is just a suggestion. It is a tailor-made tour, so you can change the itinerary.
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Reviews
This was a very nice and comprehensive tour of Rio. We decided to visit the Centro and areas around it as well as Santa Teresa and other areas, since we had gone to main attractions already. Millene was very accommodating and a great guide.
Millene was a very good guide and informative. We saw a lot of what we wanted to see in Rio and definitely recommend this tour.
Walter was so lovely to be with . He exceeded my expectations. We were able to go to most places on my list despite the weather . He took me to a talented artists workshop and to other shops too . I appreciated his ability to accommodate my limited mobility. This allowed me easier access to places like sugarloaf . I could not have done these activities without him .
We covered a lot of things to see and do in only 6 hours! Guillermo was great and got us to the front of the line at each attraction! He did an amazing job!
Luis is a great guide. His ability to speak a number of languages greatly appreciated. Very patient and flexible with our schedule. We certainly rate him as one of the better Private Tour Guides we have experienced over a number of trips. Highly recommended.
Wagner was amazing and a pleasure to spend the day with. The tour was great and informative. Highly recommend Wagner and this tour An enjoyable experience
We spent the better half of a day with Wagner driving around Rio, seeing all the sites and learning the history. He is full of stories and knowledge about the area and speaks perfect English. Highly recommend booking him to see all of Rio!
Marcos was friendly, timely and accommodating! We had a great day in Rio and went to all of the ‘must see’ spots we wanted to visit! We topped it off with a great dinner. We had one hiccup and the tour operator was quick to accommodate and respond! I recommend and appreciated the fun time we had in RIO!
We had an amazing day in Rio with Will (also called Celio)! We had seen Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf the day before, so this day we went to the famous Maracaná stadium (we are mild soccer fans), and were blown away by the history. Will is a big fan and had a lot of fun stories and insights to share. Next we went downtown and had a walking tour where we saw the Portuguese Reading room where the King stored all the books he saved when he left Portugal after Napoleon’s invasion. It was beautiful and impressive. We walked through the city and saw the port with a replica of the Portuguese ship that brought the King. We had Cochiñas, a local potato flour pastry, that were delicious at the famous Confeitaria Colombo, a gorgeous 100+ year-old cafeteria/dining room. We saw the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Selaron Steps and the National Library. All so worth it. It was a great, immersive experience of Rio. Will brought it to life with his cheerful, infectious love for his city. His English is superb and we loved our time with him. We ended the day going to the Ipanema beach where we had some marvelous views before returning to our hotel on the Copacabana.
Absolutely fantastic tour! The tour was completely customized to our wishes and requests, and we saw everything we could have wished to see. This included Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Tijuco Forest, all the famous beaches, beautiful views and we topped it off with a chiaroscuro lunch! Antonio was the best tour guide ever and in fact is now more like a friend! The memories of this trip will last a lifetime.
Me and my friends had an amazing time on this tour thanks to our tour guide Mar. (I hope I spelled it correctly) she was so amazing and very knowledgeable about Brazilian history and even some american history. She was very professional, courteous, on time, and a very very sweet person. I wish her the best and hope that we cross paths again in the future. To Mar, from the large group from Sunday 5/5/24 we love you so much! Thank you again for an amazing time!
What a great day with Leandro! He was on time/early for everything, knew the city extremely well including secret spots and individuals at all of the stops. One of the best tour guides we’ve ever had! Will use again.
It was the perfect tour. Completely custom with good advice. Leonardo was so friendly, knowledgeable and has become a friend. One of the most memorable tours we have taken with local guides. Don’t do to Rio within him!!!
Antonio Rodriguez did a great job. Totally enjoyable. He made Rio a wonderous place to visit. That's all I can say.
The wide range of locations we were taken to and the smart timing getting there was great. We always managed to arrive before the crowds and never had to queue.
Monica speaks perfect English and is extremely knowledgeable. We had a private tour and had a lot of fun! We highly recommend her as a guide.
I did both sitio roberto burlemarx and downtown ancient Rio with guide Monica. It was a very pleasant experience with a very knoledgable and friendly guide who really tried her best to learn me all about this beautifull city. I certainly recommend Monica as a highly educated guide and will definitely contact her when back in RIO., you certainly will not regret this tour!
We spent three wonderful days in Rio de Janeiro with Monica and we could not have made a better choice. We chose a three-day private tour, about six hours a day, with a private car and driver, and every moment was organized impeccably. Monica speaks excellent Italian and English and accompanied us with great professionalism, competence, and friendliness, telling us about the history, culture, and many interesting facts about Rio. With her, we visited Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, the characteristic artistic neighborhood of Santa Teresa with its murals, the Selarón Steps, the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, the Monastery of São Bento, the Maracanã stadium, the Botanical Garden, and the splendid Joatinga beach. Each day was enriched by authentic experiences: she took us to the historic Colombo Café and to a local bakery where we tasted a delicious pão de queijo, also helping us discover true Brazilian gastronomy. In addition to the main attractions, Monica gave us valuable tips, including two other wonderful beaches to visit on our own, allowing us to continue exploring Rio even after the tour. She is a very well-prepared, punctual, and helpful guide who is always attentive to the needs of the group. Thanks to her advice, we got to know an authentic Rio, going beyond the classic tourist destinations. We recommend Monica without any hesitation to anyone who wants to visit Rio de Janeiro with an expert, reliable guide who is capable of making you fall in love with the city. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our trip truly unforgettable!
We had a six hour tour with private driver and German speaking guide. It was awesome. Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado, Copacabana and "Artist's Staircase". The guide spoke excellent German, was very friendly and open, knowledgeable and led us each past the long lines quickly. She went to great lengths. It couldn't get any better. It was just great.
The guide Monica was very good with us, we spent a day in which she showed us a lot of interesting places and above all explained many aspects of the city. Monica is extremely knowledgeable about the historical, but also economic, social and political aspects of the city. Super recommended!!!!
Excellent, very friendly and attentive guide. Punctuals really know what they're doing. I indicate for sure.
Goste muito de Monica as a river guide and in specific Niterói, with illustrations told me about the architecture and process of the city and how it was founded, mixing history with Architecture, culture and more........ with it grows knowledge of Brazil, Rio, Niterio and everything in general, like being with a local friend who walks you and tells the most interesting things about what you visit. I should add that with 5 minutes of questions to the person, he detects the specific interests of the tourist, delivering value to his work. Thank you for everything and I take physical memories, fills the memory with new knowledge. ATE MAIS
Excellent our guide Manuela. Super vigilant about our safety and our comfort throughout the visit. Great knowledgeable about Brazilian culture and can be seen to know what he is talking about. Super well organized visits all super punctual. If we go back to Rio we won't hesitate. 5⭐️
Great recommend guide very people good landscape amazing delicious lunch not to mention the beautiful beaches
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